Dr. Robert J. Debruin, MD

4.4 based on 35 reviewsView this provider's reviews

Patient satisfaction ratings and reviews are based on personal opinions. Before you choose any doctor you should take into account their background, training, specialized experience AND their patient satisfaction to ensure they are the right fit for you.

Dr. Robert DeBruin is a fantastic doctor. With regular checkups, he has managed my health conditions for thirty-five years. He is a good example of a doctor practicing preventing medicine, that would bring down the health care costs in our country.

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-Doug Fagg in Ione, CA | Nov 14, 2016

Dr.DeBruin has treated my wife and I for many years. We are both dedicated to his advice and trust him on all decisions. Outstanding person and doctor.

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-Traci G. in Sacramento, CA | Oct 11, 2016

I have been extremely fortunate to be with Dr. Debruin and his wonderful team! He is simply the best...He takes time to explain and truly cares about everyone he sees. Pam is the most dedicated Nurse Practitioner I have ever known! She always goes above and beyond, you feel so well cared for. Gabby is also an excellent new addition to the team. Holly is so warm and friendly when you call for scheduling and the entire staff are a compliment to help this dynamic and reputable medical group.

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El Dorado Hills, CA | Feb 26, 2016

Fantastic doctor. Fantastic Nurse Practitioner Pam! Both are caring, knowledgeable and wonderful individuals. It is a secure feeling knowing you have the very best in healthcare from these 2 professionals.

Background Check

Malpractice Claims

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Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

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If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.

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Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

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Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.

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Board Actions

Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.

Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.

If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.

How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?

Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?

Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

Conditions Treated

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Education

Medical School

University of Florida

Graduated in 1979

Residency Hospital

St Mary's Hospital Med Center

Languages Spoken

English

Memberships &Professional Affiliations

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Specialties

Internal Medicine

Geriatric Medicine

Procedures Performed

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